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RSS chief's US visit denounces as 'goodwill tour' for Hindu nationalism promotion

A visit by the head of India's largest RSS organization to the US has been denounced as a 'goodwill tour' for Hindu nationalism, sparking concerns about the spread of extremist ideology in the country. The event is promoting an invitation that claims to send a positive message that the world is one family, instead.

RSS chief's US visit denounces as 'goodwill tour' for Hindu nationalism promotion
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The visit of the head of the RSS, India's largest Hindu nationalist group, to a prominent event in New York City has been denounced as a 'goodwill tour' for promoting Hindu nationalism worldwide. The event is being promoted as an invitation to send a positive message that the world is one family, but critics say it is actually a platform for spreading divisive ideology. The Indian-American community and various faith groups have expressed concerns over the event, which they claim will perpetuate stereotypes and intolerance. The visit has sparked widespread criticism from human rights organizations and anti-racism groups.

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